Advice

[superstar]

I'm new to the whole ebay world. I've only bought a few items. All have been small items. I really want a specific item and everytime it's listed I've been out bidded . For the past 3 auctions this item has been sold ( for more $$$ than I'm willing to pay) to the same buyer, who then turns around and tries to sell the item for twice as much. My question is can I contact the seller and try to purchase the item? Is this safe? Can this be done? Any help will be appreciated. Thanks!

 

[SOLIDGOLD2]

i don't think you can do much b/c trying to contact a ebay seller and asking to sell outside of ebay is against policy. They might be willing but you run the risk of them reporting you...

 

[chloebalenciaga]

It wouldn't hurt to try though odds are you won't meet with success. If one is interested in the amount offered they might be agreeable to listing it at a pre-arranged BIN price, a very unlikely scenario considering most sellers are very attuned to merchandise value and prefer letting market forces determine their net profit. Good Luck to you!